Louis Ernest Arndt,

Arndt, Louis E.BROOKLYN/TOMAHAWK/HOLLYWOOD, FLA.- Louis E. Arndt, age 77, passed away on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Fla. Louis was born on March 20, 1933, in Madison, to Louis and Alma (Ortman) Arndt. He graduated from East High School in 1951 and attended Madison Business College. After enlisting with the Army, he served with the 512th Military Police Unit during the Korean War. On Oct. 15, 1955, Louis was united in marriage to Katherine "Kay" Ann Peterson at Brooklyn Lutheran Church. Louie and Kay lived in Brooklyn until they retired to their home on Somo Lake in Tomahawk. During the past 12 years, they have spent the winters in Hollywood, Fla. Louie established Arndt & Son Plumbing with his son, Dale. He belonged to the Madison Area, State and National Plumbing Associations; and was a former member of Madison Crime Stoppers. He also was a founding member of the Brooklyn Sno Hornets Snowmobile Club. Louie was a life member of the American Legion and V.F.W. He belonged to the 40&8. He served as commander of Benjamin Johnson Post No. 160, Green County Council and the Third District. Louie was also vice commander of the State American Legion. Later he joined Bronsted Searl Post 93 in Tomahawk. He was a volunteer at Camp American Legion, where he served on the board of directors for 12 years. Louis is survived by his wife, Kay; daughter, Vicky (Tony) Pelletter; four sons, Dale (Lori), Darrell (Lisa), Roland (Tammy), and Keith; seven grandchildren, Darren and Wesley, Dan and Kayla, Brandon and Tyler, and Ali; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Gerald Arndt. Funeral services will be held at BROOKLYN LUTHERAN CHURCH, 101 Second St., Brooklyn, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, with the Rev. Rebecca Ninke presiding. Burial will be at Graves Cemetery in the Town of Rutland, with military honors. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St., Oregon, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., with a veterans pass in review at 7 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. Visitation will also be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to Brooklyn Lutheran Church or Sons of American Legion Scholarship Fund. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Brooklyn Lutheran Church or Sons of American Legion Scholarship Fund. Cemetery: Burial will be at Graves Cemetery in the Town of Rutland, with military honors. Visitation: Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St., Oregon, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., with a veterans pass in review at 7 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. Visitation will also be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Service: Funeral services will be held at BROOKLYN LUTHERAN CHURCH, 101 Second St., Brooklyn, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, with the Rev. Rebecca Ninke presiding.